which is more important in rpgs...

[Joe Krow]

Story.

More specifically the number of endings the story has. Also, how effectively the dialogue trees integrate your non-combat skills. Plus, factions should be important for some reason.

So long as it has a definite story progression rather then having you just meander around doing whatever you choose like some retarded PnP game. A good computer Rpg is like a Choose Your Own Adventure book with a combat system tacked on. The Witcher, for example, is really good in that way. Planesscape is another one.

 

[Fat Dragon]

Graphics. If they don't burn my retinas out then they're not good enough and the game is shit. Pretty obvious.

 

[sportforredneck]

Story.

More specifically the number of endings the story has. Also, how effectively the dialogue trees integrate your non-combat skills. Plus, factions should be important for some reason.

So long as it has a definite story progression rather then having you just meander around doing whatever you choose like some retarded PnP game. A good computer Rpg is like a Choose Your Own Adventure book with a combat system tacked on. The Witcher, for example, is really good in that way. Planesscape is another one.

What a flaming homosexual.

 

[Woohoo]

Both. The pinnacle of gaming is a well written, character driven story revolving around a perfectly rendered, better than life grafikaled pair of perky tits.

 

[Joe Krow]

What

 

[sportforredneck]

wat.

fixed.

 

[Joe Krow]

too late

 

[Zomg]

To crush your enemies, see them driven before you and hear the lamentations of the women.

 

[WalterKinde]

Story then graphics.
In an age of eye candy theres only so much it can distract from best graphics in the world does not a good game make although the hype machines try to tell you that.

 

[Transfiguring Roar]

Story.

More specifically the number of endings the story has. Also, how effectively the dialogue trees integrate your non-combat skills. Plus, factions should be important for some reason.

So long as it has a definite story progression rather then having you just meander around doing whatever you choose like some retarded PnP game. A good computer Rpg is like a Choose Your Own Adventure book with a combat system tacked on. The Witcher, for example, is really good in that way. Planesscape is another one.

I agree as long as one of the endings is the Connie Chung ending.

 

[Wyrmlord]

Real RPGs have massive massive dungeons with pressure plates, traps, portals, secret doors, and cave-ins.

 

[ushdugery]

Even though I voted for graphics because bloom is the only thing I get close to sunlight I am disappointed that more of you didn't vote for connie chung, for shame.

 

[Micmu]

Graphics, most def. I never play games older than 2 months. Fuck pixelated, unimmersive shit.

 

[shihonage]

Realistic sweat simulation is what really jiggles my shmiggles.

 

[Jaime Lannister]

An RPG is a game where you have control over the development your character makes throughout the story.

Examples:

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Fallout 1
Fallout 2
The Witcher

What isn't an RPG:

GTA: San Andreas
Road Rash
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

Action RPG Hybrid:

Oblivion
Gothic
Fable

What are you trying to say here, man?

RPGCODEX

 

[Jabbapop]

What isn't an RPG:

GTA: San Andreas

I disagree. In San Andreas your character can pursue side quests with various factions which gain you special abilities and effect how you pursue further missions in the main quest, eg by having hydralics and a sweet bass system in your pimp wagon. Also, abilities are linked to a stat system, which is a common trait amongst rpgs.

 

[Bluebottle]

How many weapons you can simultaneously wield is obviously the most important factor. As long as I can quintouple wield a gun-blade, two laser-maces, an explosive bolt stealth crossbow and a pike, then I'm set. All other factors pale into insignificance.

 

[shihonage]

How many weapons you can simultaneously wield is obviously the most important factor. As long as I can quintouple wield a gun-blade, two laser-maces, an explosive bolt stealth crossbow and a pike, then I'm set. All other factors pale into insignificance.

Do pointy boobies count as weapons ?

 

[DraQ]

How many weapons you can simultaneously wield is obviously the most important factor. As long as I can quintouple wield a gun-blade, two laser-maces, an explosive bolt stealth crossbow and a pike, then I'm set. All other factors pale into insignificance.

Multiheaded dick meeting Edward Scissorhands?

:shock:

 

[Bluebottle]

How many weapons you can simultaneously wield is obviously the most important factor. As long as I can quintouple wield a gun-blade, two laser-maces, an explosive bolt stealth crossbow and a pike, then I'm set. All other factors pale into insignificance.

Do pointy boobies count as weapons ?

Boobs should idealy be barely contained in implausible apparel, which really counts them out as being used as weaponry.

 

[MetalCraze]

People vote graphics. Seriously.

 

[JarlFrank]

If the OP would made this thread serious we would already have a "What is RPG?" War #678012. Now I'm only waiting for the right spark.

Here goes!

An RPG is a game where you have control over the development your character makes throughout the story.

Examples:

Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Fallout 1
Fallout 2
The Witcher

What isn't an RPG:

GTA: San Andreas
Road Rash
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance

Action RPG Hybrid:

Oblivion
Gothic
Fable

BUT GTA SAN ANDREAS IS AN RPG BECAUSE YOU CAN DEVELOP YOUR CHARACTER HE BECOMES FAT WHEN YOU EAT TOO MUCH AND YOU CAN GET DIFFERENT HAIRSTYLES ITS LIEK FABLE

 

[St. Toxic]

Different and awesome materias is what makes a good rpg. Like fire and ice and knights of the round.

 

[BethesdaLove]

I feel betrayed. I did choose TEH GRAFiXXX but there wasnt teh conie chung option so my choise was wrong and teh consequense is yet to be seen... =(

 

[King Crispy]

Graphics are great as long as you get what you paid for.

Also, Connie Chung needs to get a boob job, stat.